- Enjoy a limited-time Italian menu at all IKEA restaurants across the UAE from 21–27 July, with dishes starting from just AED 9.
- Created in collaboration with Italian Chef Alessandro Miceli, the menu celebrates authentic Italian favourites, complemented by live cooking sessions at select IKEA stores.
- Live cooking sessions will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM at IKEA Dubai Festival City (21 July), IKEA Festival Plaza (22 July), and IKEA Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain 26 July.
Dubai, UAE, July 2026: IKEA, operated by Al-Futtaim in the UAE, is inviting customers to experience the rich flavours of Italy with a limited-time themed menu, available at all IKEA restaurants across the country from 21 to 27 July. Developed in collaboration with Italian Chef Alessandro Miceli, the menu brings together a selection of classic Italian dishes inspired by traditional recipes and fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Customers can begin their culinary journey with comforting favourites such as Minestrone Soup or Roasted Tomato Soup (AED 9), before choosing from fresh starters including Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad or Roasted Vegetables with Pesto and Parmesan (AED 12). Main courses feature beloved Italian classics including Chicken Parmigiana on Spaghetti, Chicken Piccata with Capers and Lemon, Lasagna Al Forno, Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs, and Spaghetti Bolognese, alongside delectable vegetarian favourites such as Eggplant Parmigiana, Stuffed Italian Eggplant, and Sicilian Caponata, priced from just AED 15 onwards. Guests can also enjoy freshly prepared pasta from the live station for just AED29, offering Classic Spaghetti al Pomodoro, Fusilli al Pesto, and Pasta alla Norma, before indulging in a delicious slice of Tiramisu Cake (AED 15).
As part of the initiative, Chef Alessandro Miceli will host live cooking demonstrations where visitors can explore authentic Italian recipes, learn professional cooking techniques, and discover the inspiration behind the menu. The live sessions will take place between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM on 21 July at IKEA Dubai Festival City, 22 July at IKEA Festival Plaza, and 26 July at IKEA Al Jimi Mall, Al Ain.
With more than 30 years of international culinary experience, Chef Alessandro Miceli is known for bringing traditional Italian recipes and regional flavours to life through simple, high-quality ingredients and a passion for sharing Italy’s rich culinary heritage.
For those staying in the UAE this summer, the limited-time menu offers a chance to discover the flavours of Italy without leaving home, bringing people together over great food and creating moments and stories IKEA is part of. Customers can enjoy the exclusive menu from 21 to 27 July at all IKEA restaurants across the UAE.
About IKEA UAE:
IKEA UAE offers an extensive range of home furnishing products & accessories of good design, value and functionality. In the UAE for 35 years, the IKEA stores in Dubai Festival City, Festival Plaza in Jebel Ali and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi closely follow the popular self-serve and self-assembly concept which was conceived in Sweden over half a century ago. IKEA serves a wide choice of refreshments at the IKEA Restaurant and Café. The Customer Ordering and Collection Point in Al Ain offers residents easy access to well-designed products at a great price.
Customers can also join the IKEA FAMILY loyalty programme to avail of great offers and extended services on every visit to the store. Toll free number for the world-famous brand is 800 4532 (800 IKEA). For more information visit http://www.IKEA.ae, http://www.facebook.com/IKEAUAE or @IKEAUAE on Twitter.
About Al-Futtaim Group:
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Operating across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, North Africa, the CIS and Asia, the Group spans key sectors including automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health. Al-Futtaim’s work is driven by a clear purpose: to enrich lives and elevate communities through practical, forward-looking solutions.
Employing a workforce of more than 40,000 people, Al-Futtaim represents a portfolio of over 200 of the world’s most recognised and trusted brands, including Toyota, Lexus, IKEA, ACE, Marks & Spencer, and many more.
With a strong focus on digital innovation and artificial intelligence, sustainable growth, strategic partnerships, and empowering its people, Al-Futtaim’s approach is anchored in long-term value creation. Its integrated business model positions the Group as a reliable partner to stakeholders, supporting customers, communities, and collaborators alike in navigating the needs of today while planning for tomorrow.
Underpinned by the values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim continues to build a legacy that reflects its responsibility to people, progress, and the planet.
